Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection)

You will serve as a Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection) (Chief Ranger) of Redwood National and State Parks. Duty location is either Crescent City, CA or Orick, CA. Government housing is NOT available. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

This position serves as the Chief Ranger in the Division of Visitor and Resource Protection at Redwood National and State Parks, with responsibility for managing protection programs and a variety of visitor uses throughout Redwood National and State Parks. Based on an agreement executed between the National Park Service (NPS) and the California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR), the two agencies manage the National Park and three State Parks jointly, integrating programs and operations to the degree practicable to provide efficient, cost-effective management of resources and service to the public. This innovative approach is viewed as a model of federal/state cooperation but presents many complex issues and challenges to resolve. Incumbent takes a leadership role in implementing this agreement within the program areas for which they are responsible and coordinates the efforts of protection staff of both agencies to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions to issues that arise. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Plan, direct, and manage a visitor and resource protection program, while serving as the park's senior law enforcement official. Perform the full range of supervisory duties to include performing overall work planning, work schedules and priorities, work assignments, safety and health of all employees. Develop, negotiate and amend cooperative agreements, MOU's, memorandum of agreements, and annual operating plans. Engage in extensive public and interagency relations to carry out the complicated divisional and park programs. Represent the park on several multi-agency and multi-discipline teams and workgroups. For additional area information, please visit: NPS.GOV/REDW , Crescent City Travel Guide and Visit Humboldt County For additional information about this position, please contact: Patrick Taylor, Acting Deputy Superintendent Patrick_Taylor@nps.gov

Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. Pre-employment and random drug testing is required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received. A physical examination will be required, or a statement regarding physical ability will need to be completed. You must maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. A financial disclosure report will be required within 30 days of appointment. Firearm qualification and certification are required for the role, and ongoing proficiency must be maintained You must at least 21 years old. You must be free of any domestic violence convictions. Prior to appointment, you must be determined physically fit by an authorized physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties, pass a medical examination, and pass the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB). The PEB is a fitness test consisting of five different components: 1) agility run - measures the ability to get up from the ground and sprint while changing directions; 2) bench press - measures upper body strength for one repetition; 3) 1.5 mile run - measures cardio/respiratory fitness; 4) sit and reach - measures flexibility in the lower back, legs and shoulders; and 5) body composition - measures body fat. Prior to appointment, selectees will be tested in all five components, and must pass the agility run, bench press and 1.5 mile run in the 25th percentile. *Additional Requirements located under Qualifications*